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What words can you use instead of grabbed?

Here are some words you can use instead of "grabbed," depending on the context and nuance you want to convey:

More neutral:

* Took

* Picked up

* Retrieved

* Seized

* Claimed

* Obtained

* Secured

More forceful:

* Snatched

* Snatch

* Gripped

* Clutched

* Captured

* Seized

* Yanked

More gentle:

* Took hold of

* Held

* Reached for

* Lifted

* Gently took

* Carefully selected

Informal:

* Scooped up

* Nabbed

* Swiped

* Snagged

* Got ahold of

Figurative:

* Claimed

* Captured

* Engulfed

* Embraced

* Consumed

Consider the specific context:

* What was grabbed?

* Who grabbed it?

* Why was it grabbed?

* What was the effect of the grabbing?

Choosing the right word will add more detail and nuance to your writing.

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